On the record: Markus Jooste’s trustee opens up on SARB’s R4.8bn asset raid 

The smartest, best informed, loyal,worldly friend who was "not played". Utter bullsh#t.

Its astounding that Gary feels sorry for Markus Jooste as though Jooste is a victim in all this debacle. Jooste systematically intentionally defrauded people of millions. He is a clear perpetrator who has hurt many people financially due to his absolute greed.

It’s us poor ordinary people who save with pain on a monthly basis into pension funds who have been screwed.

Gary you will never understand what it means to people having no job no pension no home no food and you still see yourself as an uncle for his family. Why do you not sympathize with the people who was stolen from. Your are morally totally on the wrong side

You are what you mix with! Very simple! No rocket scientist needed to fathom that out! Poor Gary!

Gary even though you deny it you were “played” and still being “played”.

these people are gross. gary exhibits a warm heart but his loyalty is misplaced. his defense of his rich buddy who has intentionally defrauded people shows how the 'wealthy' take care of each other. WMC at its best display here! thank you for this insight.

Gary, you’ve been played.

This person was asked to look after family like criminals normally do when they reach the end of the road to their vlbuddies. Now he ask not to be judged saying he never took a fee. Would have had the same trust if it was a government official. These people make you sick with their hypocrisy

😢And then 21st March, Markus has gone to his grave, we need a part 2 of this interview

Typical signs of a sociopath they take reckless risks, know how to play people, psych out their weaknesses and exploits it.

He considers himself smart? Business not for women? Making all sorts of excuses for the indefensible? Became a trustee when he was told “if anything happens to me “. Wasn’t even a friend?Doesn’t stack up….and doesn’t appear very smart after all?

"Gary, he's a massive fraudster..." "..........."

"He repeated: "no good deed goes unpunished" - him saying this twice definitely raises alarm.

And then Marcus plays the Christian card. Unbelievable.

Gary forgets that Regulation 28 forces retirement funds to invest 55% of their funds in South African assets. Considering the small size of the JSE, many funds are therefore "forced" to invest in ALSI 40 assets like Steinhoff. It is not like anyone who is JSE shareholder is voluntarily taking a risk. You are forced to contribute to a retirement fund and the fund is forced to invest in SA companies like Steinhoff.

But Gary, where did the money come from to buy the assets in the trust....come on man.

So interesting watching this now. If this guy I'd an example of governance we are all in trouble

The guy is guilty. Tried so hard to not get disturbed while he is regurgitating what he prepared.

He was never a success. It was fraud. That's a lie

There was something off here. In 4 years he must have got to know the full story. Did he not take fees so that he could not be seen to be complicit in anyway. Wilful blindness. Why is he protecting him so much and so loyal when they were not really friends. Markus wasn't really liked by the people he forced his way into. I do remember a horsebreeder saying he really had a good eye for horses. They were in partnership together. He lost plenty after this broke. He Markus was an out and out conman with no conscience and they always say they have done nothing wrong. Just like zuma. Never mind the casualties and devastation left behind.

This is really to much "Humanity - what about the humanity of all those he stole and cheated from KNOWINGLY!!

Markus was cooking the books and Gary here says "he knows how to read a balance sheet" Just because it is a document doesn't make it true.

Gary appears loyal, trustworthy, and honest. A little naive? Yes.

Sorry. He could have associated with a better class of person. His choice.

No sorry for the people that he took all the money from? Sorry to the family? Really!! Some people lost every thing they had in this and you crying from the family and Markus. It's clear why Markus came to you.

Can’t trust this Gary as far as you can through him.

Trusts are 4 Skelms - SARS should scrutinise dealings

Gary comes across as a decent human being. While the Steinhoff Shi..sh.w no doubt affected many hundreds (1000's) of people massively, there is much need for damage control.

Read Rob Rose's book "Steinheist" where he tells the story of how one of Markus' former friends bumped into him and his wife at the airport. When he said:" Hi Markus" his wife Ingrid apparently responded: "That is Mr Jooste to you".

Lol. We need to sell the art cos that's all we have to live on. And then it's R25mio! Hard to feel sorry when he has committed fraud to such a huge extent and so many people suffered because of that fraud. Did Jooste think of all those people when he was being crooked?

The bigger they are the harder they fall....

When are we going to see the Sabs going after Cyril.

From a womam, and a wife and an Trustee of my own little family trust - Gary Harlow, rather STOP talking to the media!!!!!

Gary you are one hell of a guy, and really hope you can keep it going because there are tough times ahead, good luck 🤞 kind regards

From his comments and everything he uttered in this interview. Mr. Harlow is quite an honourable man.

Gary I grew up believing that 'show me your friends and I will know you', so if Jooste is your friend then it tells me who you are. Maybe you should chat to some of the many who lost a lot due to your friend's criminal behaviour and then decide what he and his family deserve?

Thanks!

A friend indeed no matter what may have happened

If he found Lord, then as a good Christian he should confess to the truth and accept his punishment.

Hope they apply the Magnitsky Act. This is just the right thing to freeze everything.

Hope Lawyers gave him a briefing what to say 🎉🎉

"Mistakes," naive", "poisoned fruit," follow the money , " ultimate beneficial ownership"?? how on any thought through basis could anyone this side of the planet Mars think that any, repeat any contact/ business relationship with this man was not the same as driving with a hood over your eyes?

On a humanitarian level Gary scores well. On a corporate level he exposes himself to the elements and even puts himself at risk. However, so many people have lost their money/or life savings etc., and this is the burning issue. The 34mins of this interview is of no solace to those who lost their money.

Now Markus is gonna get really ill. Watch this space

Gary how much did you make,.

There is one born every minute. This is one of those.

Man's said business is not for women without batting an eyelid... And he sits on public boards. Can you imagine any woman working under him trying to get a promotion hearing that? Wow...

Christo Wiese another good man who I’m sure was a friend of his correctly said the wheel of justice turn slowly but they do turn… there you have it. Not a brilliant businessman but a thief and con artist no defense

Wow Gary 😳 Business is not for women ? 👎🙈

Gary Harlow comes across as a great/real man! Must say his class speaks volumes. To have a friend like him in life is very special.

Oh yes. When the truth gets out. When it falls it hurts. What about those who lost out. Who will take care of them ?? Will Gary be able to help them pick up the pieces Don’t believe everything u read. Look learn and use leverage

Seems like a relationship on a need to know basis ?

Oh, puleaze! 🤮 pukeworthy sentiments towards a family that have no care or remorse that their money was procured through fraudulent means. Poor Marcus se moer! Ag no, sies Gary! 🤬🤢

The whole family benefitted from this revolting act.

This is a good man.

No, it's clear Gary wasn't played. I have a lot of respect for him. What I don't like is Alec's way of not listening to him, keeps interrupting and interrogating him in implicating himself.

'Business is not for women' as an excuse for why his wife was not informed of the severity of the situation...

Gary, all the best to you and good luck.

The rich protecting the rich. I believe Gary is heartfelt and sincere. Where he falls short is in his lack of empathy for the man in the street. They are all so sheltered by their wealth they have lost touch with the value of money. A million rand... not a big loss ? Give R50k to 20 needy families and see what impact it would have in their lives. The level of greed and entitlement is revolting ... unbearable. Gary... you care so much about your reputation and the welfare of this family that has known nothing but opulent wealth and luxury, that you forget about the 1000's of working class families that were impacted through your friend's fraud, theft, lies and self centered selfishness. We should forgive... yes. But why does your friend not sell all his worldly assets give the money to the affected working class families, buy a middle class home and get a regular accounting day job like a normal working class person ? A start over like a normal person? Why does he not do that? Why? Greed.... self centered Greed. He does not really care about anyone that he has hurt. He only cares about himself.

And the paw paw hits the fan...

A follow up on this wouldbbe nice

How come he is only concerned about the Jooste clan and not about people who lost their only pension which in many cases were their only income. Good shoe Gary but it doesn’t wash.

Gary had a soft spot for ol Markus

I bet they still driving their Mercs

If he was" the best thing in the business world". It explains a lot about the corruption in SA!!!!!!!

Well it's not professional of you to disclose confidential information regarding your clients with the world which is in violation of your fiduciary duty as an Accountant. I certainly will not be making use of your services.

Nice to loose R1mn without worrying about it. Naive or just turning the blind eye???

Good to see Markus has found God ( don't they all??) Quite incredible that this Gary chap is concerned about his reputation after making a comment like 'business is not for women' The fact that he is so flippant about loosing a bar on Steinhoff in his Investec account shows just how detached from the reality of life in 2022 he is

How misguided can you be? YOUR duty is to handover these illegal assets.

Who has not lied in business.

Listen to the delicate tinkle of alarm bells.

Wow R1m is not a significant loss...

Why's he sweating...? 😜

It really does not matter who did what. Upon a person's death, the Almighty is waiting. And the guilty ones will have an eternity to repent. But for the grace of God, there go I.

honourable man .Well done ,My suppurt to u

And Now - same road as Pretorius

I feel sorry for this man. It looks like he may be I'm trouble with the law. It looks like he was played.

Jooste ... you directed a business that delivered a world class value destruction result and yet no apology to the shareholders that you caused suffering too, unless i missed it.

This oke is as filthy as they come. He knows a lot more.

How much was SARB entitled to sieze?

To say "we all make mistakes" is realy not the issue (comment after his death). Yes, we all do make mistakes but we all does not commit an offence.

Nobody should judge the relationship, there are friends you just never reject, in good or bad times. This case, and I know very very little about it sounds like a version of the Madoff Ponzi scheme. Greed by the investors without checking the business, and its not easy to get that information with a dominating CEO, but that’s the time to run if its your retirement at risk.

Gary seems like decent human being but streetwise he is not Psychopaths can be really really convincing. especially for the naive .

A rare virtue indeed in corporate SA - a man with integrity....!

Anything to get to his money.

Gary is a decent man !

A distraction for us not to ask questions about offshore accounts. Luxembourg, Switzerland, Isle of Man, Cayman Islands there are plenty and Markus was a smart man who travelled alot.

He was quick to create a trust. He knew what was coming. His victims did not and did they have time to create a trust???

Prescient.

To Me; Big-G's Body-Language / Nervy and Twitchy Tells Are A Give-Away Of NOTE ... !

Bro got played

Jooste must be put into jail. And why is this Gary guy sanitising Markus’ image? And I just don’t believe Gary.

My friends wife work for Jooste at Goma Goma as his secatary He treat her like shit and swear at her Her husband was a strong guy and nearly gave jooste a hiding

Gobsmacked, like the interviewer was. Self incriminating to the tee, a disconnected distant trustee who obviously wasn't in control of the trust or its assets or compliance with the Act & he didn't contemplate resigning ?

This money will find its way into ANC party/individual coffers

Prescient

This was an ex parte order that is why Gary didn't know. Only one side knows about it.

sell the art to live on?? LOL, Are we expected to believe that BS.... Birds of a feather.

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